Differences between Singapore and Malaysia food

Both Singaporean and Malaysian cuisine take influence from Chinese, Indian, Malay and Peranakan cultures, but then they have their own regional differences – from Chinese dialect groups, Malay regions and more.

For example, in Singapore, the Chinese cuisine is strongly influenced by Hokkien and Teochew traditions, whereas in Malaysia, Cantonese traditions play a bigger role.

The best way to tell the differences between Malaysian and Singaporean food is by looking at some of the famous dishes found on both sides of the Johor Strait.